Study Of Sociodemographic Factors Research Articles

Study of socio-demographic factors and comorbidities in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder admitted in a tertiary care centre

Background: Objectives of the study were to study the socio-demographic factors and co-morbidities in Indian children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Methods: A prospective observational study of 2 years duration at the pediatrics department, Rural tertiary care center in Tamil Nadu, using diagnostic and statistical manual 5 (DSM-5) criteria-based questionnaires. Results: 60 children met the diagnosis of ADHD. M: F ratio was 3.6:1. The mean age was 8.2 years. A majority of the children belonged to lower socio-economic classes and were first-born children. Most children were brought up in nuclear families. A history of delayed speech and language development was commonly seen in these children. The combined type of ADHD was the most common. At least two co-morbid diagnoses were seen in most of the children, and anxiety disorder was the most common co-morbid diagnosis. Conclusions: Knowledge about their sociodemographic profile and other co-morbid conditions that are associated with ADHD is necessary to the fully understand the magnitude of the problem and to the plan effective therapy for them.

Correlation study of socio-demographic factors like gender, age, body mass index and some cardiovascular parameters in hypertensive subjects of Yenagoa, Bayelsa state, Nigeria

Hypertension is defined as a sustained elevated arterial pressure to a level that places the patient at increased risk of organ damage. It is a non-communicable disease which constitutes a public health importance. Its risk factors include advancing age, high salt intake, excessive alcohol consumption and stress. This study was performed to determine the correlation between some socio-demographic factors like gender, age, body mass index (BMI) and some cardiovascular parameters in hypertensive patients of Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, Nigeria. The study was carried out with 400 hypertensive subjects, whose blood pressures were determined using palpatory and auscultatory methods. The gender, age and body mass index of the subjects were also determined. Statistical analysis was done using Z-statistics. We found a significant positive relationship between the age and cardiovascular parameters. Gender and BMI were found to have an insignificant positive correlation with the cardiovascular parameters. The study demonstrated that body mass index, age and gender are closely associated with cardiovascular parameters, though the degree of correlation differed. The risk of hypertension is therefore expected to be higher among the aged and populations who are overweight or obese.

Study of Sociodemographic factors causing ulcero-membranous lesions of oral cavity

Study of Sociodemographic factors causing ulcero-membranous lesions of oral cavity

Which disease-related factors influence patients\u2019 and physicians\u2019 willingness to consider joint replacement in hip and knee OA? Results of a questionnaire survey linked to claims data

BackgroundA great heterogeneity in total joint replacement (TJR) rates has been reported for osteoarthritis (OA), most likely arising from a gap between patients’ and physicians’ views on the need for TJR. The purpose of this study therefore was to analyze potential cofactors which might influence the desire of patients to undergo TJR and physicians’ willingness to discuss surgery with their patients.MethodsA total of 8995 patients in Germany with a claims data diagnosis of hip or knee OA or polyarthrosis were asked to complete a questionnaire for this cross-sectional study of sociodemographic factors, indicators of current joint function (WOMAC score), willingness to undergo TJR and whether they had already discussed TJR with a physician. The overall response rate was 40%. Responders with polyarthrosis and individuals without current or chronic symptoms in the corresponding joints, pain in already replaced joints or simultaneous symptomatic hip and knee OA were excluded. We linked the survey results to claims data. Separate logistic regression models were used to assess which parameters were associated with patients’ willingness to undergo TJR and physicians’ discussion of surgery.ResultsWe analyzed 478 hip OA and 932 knee OA patients. Just 17% with hip OA and 14% with knee OA were willing to undergo TJR, although 44 and 45% had already discussed surgery with their physicians.Patients’ willingness was associated with higher WOMAC scores, a deterioration of symptoms over the last 2 years, and previous TJR for another joint. The discussion with a physician was influenced by the impact on personal life and previous arthroplasty. Older age (odds Ratio (OR) 1.2 per 10 years), male sex (OR 0.69 vs female), longer symptom duration (OR 1.08 per 5 years), deterioration of symptoms (OR 2.0 vs no change/improvement), a higher WOMAC score (OR 1.3 per 10% deterioration) and reduced well-being (OR 1.1 per 10% deterioration) were associated with physician discussion in knee OA patients.ConclusionsThe proportion of patients willing to undergo TJR is lower than the proportion in whom physicians discuss surgery. While previous TJR seems to enhance patients’ and surgeons’ willingness, the influence of other cofactors is heterogeneous.

A study of sociodemographic factors associated with the patients of post-partum depression at tertiary health care centre

A study of sociodemographic factors associated with the patients of post-partum depression at tertiary health care centre

A study of Socio-demographic factors and fertility in a village of Western Maharashtra

Background: In India rural population was reported to be 66%.there is gap in fertility of rural and urban population.Worldwide, fertility rates have fallen from an average of about six children per woman in the 1950s to fewer than threetoday. Total fertility rate (TFR) gives approximate magnitude of the completed family size. Objectives: To describe sociodemographicfactors and ascertaining relationship of fertility with socio-demographic factors in a rural area of Maharashtra.Results: A total 292 families were interviewed from Dahitane village; Majority Head of family were Hindu males (90%).About 93% population resided in their own houses in that 63% houses were semi-pucca. Houses having electricity supply, inhouse water connection and in-house latrines were 91%, 39% and 61% respectively. Total fertility rate (TFR) was found tobe 1.71 and not significantly associated with socioeconomic class and female literacy. Conclusions: The present studyshowed betterment in water supply and sanitation facility in rural dwellings in spite of the predominance of semi-puccahouse.

A study of socio demographic factors associated with LRTI in childrenQu

A study of socio demographic factors associated with LRTI in childrenQu

Study of Socio-Demographic Factors Affecting Infant Feeding Practices in an Urban Area of Punjab

Study of Socio-Demographic Factors Affecting Infant Feeding Practices in an Urban Area of Punjab

A Study of Socio-Demographic Factors Effecting under nutrition in Under Five children of Slum in Mysuru−An Exploratory Study

A Study of Socio-Demographic Factors Effecting under nutrition in Under Five children of Slum in Mysuru−An Exploratory Study

Study of Socio-Demographic Factors in Pregnancies with Infective Hepatitis

Study of Socio-Demographic Factors in Pregnancies with Infective Hepatitis

A community based study of breast feeding and weaning practices among mothers in urban field practice area of SRTR, GMC, Ambajogai

Background: Mother’s milk is the best gift nature has provided. Practicing exclusive breastfeeding for 6 months is the simplest, healthiest and least expensive feeding method that fulfills the infant’s needs for nutrition and growth. Breast feeding is a common practice in India but factors influences breast feeding practice such as gender inequity, lack of knowledge, social pressure, pre-lacteal feed, illness among the lactating mother etc. Study of socio demographic factors and pattern of breast feeding and weaning practices in urban field practice area.Methods: A cross-section study was conduct in Urban Health Center of Govt. medical college and hospital of Ambajogai, Maharashtra. Mothers who are having a child between 0-24 months of age of both sexes were included in this study and interviewed.Results: Out of 193 women’s, most of the mothers were aged less than 25 years (78.04%) and were Hindus (73.9%). Most were illiterate (68.30) and belonged to the class V (97.5%), majority were housewives (99.1%) and multiparous (68.2%). Most had initiated breastfeeding (78.8%) within 24 hours of delivery. About 15.4% of the infants did not receive colostrums and 22.8% of the infants were not exclusively breastfed. Ghutti (water mixed with honey and herbs), boiled water, tea, and animal milk were commonly used pre-lacteal feeds.Conclusions: Despite higher rates of early initiation of breastfeeding and exclusive breastfeeding, awareness of the benefits of exclusive breastfeeding was low. Indicates need to promote awareness of the correct method of infant feeding and care of the newborn.

Study of socio-demographic factors and morbidity profile of traffic policemen in Solapur city of Maharashtra

Background: The traffic policemen are engaged in controlling vehicular traffic and exposed to higher concentrations of air pollution as well as noise pollution daily. Hence they are at a risk of developing various health problems due to their occupation. Methods: The aim of study was to study socio-demographic characteristics and morbidity profile of traffic policemen. A cross sectional study was carried out on 114 traffic policemen form the traffic control branch of the city from the police headquarter of the city. History regarding symptoms experienced at the workplace, history of present illness, past history, personal history and family history was obtained and clinical examination was done. Statistical analysis was done with the help of percentages, chi-square test. Results: Majority (89.47%) of the traffic policemen were married. Nuclear family type was seen in majority (64.91%) of traffic policemen. Annoyance to noise (51.75%) and eye irritation (32.46%) were most common symptoms experienced at work place by the traffic policemen. Obesity was a major health problem in the study subjects (63.16%). Respiratory morbidity like URTI (14.91%) and chronic rhinitis (14.04%) were found significantly more in the traffic policemen. Conclusions: Annoyance to noise and eye irritation were most common symptoms experienced at work place by the traffic policemen. Respiratory morbidity like URTI, chronic rhinitis and chronic bronchitis were most common.

Study of socio-demographic factors causing interruption of anti-tuberculosis treatment in DOTS centre in Warangal district of Telangana State

Background: Tuberculosis has existed for millennia and remains a major global health problem. It causes ill-health in millions of people each year and in 2015 it was one of the top 10 causes of death worldwide. Understanding the specific reasons for unsuccessful outcomes is important to improve the treatment system. This present study was carried out to find out the effects of socio-demographic factors on TB defaulters under DOTS centre in Warangal District, Telangana state.Methods: A cross sectional study was carried among 103 defaulters of TB patients in 3 TB units (TU) Warangal (urban), Ragunathapally (rural) and Eturunagaram (tribal) out of 7 TB units in Warangal district, attached to District Tuberculosis Centre (DTC) from January 2016 to June 2016 by interview technique utilising a pretested and structured questionnaire to collect the data. Statistical analysis: Percentages, proportions and chi-square test were applied whenever necessary.Results: In present study, males (35%) were more than females (7.8%) and 42.8% were in the age group of 40-55 years, followed by 28.1% were 26-39 years age group. Majority of defaulters were in nuclear family (77.7%) followed by joint family (21.3%). Cost of travel as a reason for default of treatment was seen more in tribal area (16.5%) than rural (12.6%) and urban (4.8%) TUs. The TB patients residing in tribal areas are more prone to default, an important reason being the distance needed to travel to the closest health facility, availability and the need to travel by public transport.Conclusions: Tuberculosis is an infectious disease which has a devastating impact on the economic wellbeing of individual and their families. Most of the defaulters were illiterates residing in tribal area. Cost of travel as a reason for default of treatment was seen more in tribal TU 17(16.5%) than urban and rural TUs.

A study of sociodemographic factors and anxiety: depressive disorders among irritable bowel syndrome patients

Background Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a highly prevalent functional gastrointestinal disorder. Psychiatric disorders are common among IBS patients and it differs among different cultures. This study was carried out to assess sociodemographic variables and determine the magnitude of anxiety–depressive disorders among IBS patients for proper management. Patients and methods In a cross-sectional study, 73 IBS patients were diagnosed (using the criteria of Rome III) from among 400 serial patents attending the gastroenterology clinic at Islamic University Medical Centre (IUMC), Al-Medina Almounawarrha, KSA, in the period from January to December 2015 and were assessed for sociodemographic variables and anxiety–depressive disorders by psychometric tests, the Arabic version of ‘Taylor Manifest Anxiety Scale’ and ‘Beck Depression Inventory Scale’, compared with 73 non-IBS patients. Results Of 400 patients who participated in this study, 73 (18.25%) were diagnosed with IBS and 327 (81.75%) were non-IBS patients. In terms of sociodemographic data, IBS patients were matched with non-IBS patients for age, race (different races from different countries), and living condition. Female sex was predominant as regard sex, family history of IBS, emotional stress and traveler’s diarrhea with statistically significant difference. These variables were statistically significant in our study. In terms of lifestyle factors, both groups were matched for smoking and caffeine intake, but IBS patients experienced food hypersensitivity with a tendency to have normal body weight, and to have poor physical exercise and poor quality of sleep with a statistically significant difference compared with the non-IBS patients. For psychometric tests, 46 (63%) out of 73 patients were diagnosed with anxiety–depressive disorders; 16 (22%) had pure anxiety disorders, 18 (24.6%) had depressive disorders, and 12 (26.4%) had comorbid anxiety–depressive disorders. Conclusion The high prevalence of anxiety–depressive disorders among IBS patients led us to perform a psychiatric assessment as an important part of the management plan for IBS patients.

Epidemiological study of socio demographic factors in relation to depression among the elderly people in a rural area of Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh, India

BACKGROUND: Population ageing is a major global demographic trend in the twenty-first century and is progressing at a rapid phase in developing countries. Depression is a common mental disorder in the old age and it continues to be an under-recognized and undertreated disorder particularly in rural areas. The main objective of the study was to assess the prevalence of depression among elderly persons living rural area and to determine the factors influencing it so that appropriate preventive measures can be recommended. Methods: Community based cross sectional study was undertaken in of Chittoor District in Andhra Pradesh state. Data was collected regarding socio-demographic profile and depression by using a semi structured and pretested questionnaire & analyzed using SPSS software. Results: Of the 451 subjects who participated in the study, the overall prevalence of depression among the studied population was 38.8%.Females with depression (47.5%) were more, compared to males (32%). Depression among 60-69 years age group people was more (44.5%) than remaining age groups. Depression was high among people who were alone like widowed, divorced, illiterate, poor socio economic status. Conclusions: There is high prevalence of depression and is significantly associated with various socio demographic factors considered in the study. Language: en

Study of socio demographic factors among persons affected by leprosy in Kurnool division of Kurnool district, Andhra Pradesh, India

Background: Leprosy is an age old disease. Leprosy is an important cause of preventable disability. Physical impairment associated with leprosy is usually secondary to nerve damage. The aim of the present study was to study the socio demographic factors among persons affected by leprosy and to determine the association between socio demographic factors and WHO grade of disability. Methods: This is a community based cross–sectional study conducted in administrative limits of Kurnool division of Kurnool district from November 2013-May 2014. Information collected was socio demographic variables like age, sex, religion, educational status, marital status, income, socioeconomic status, type and size of family. Results: 65/276 (23.56%) of the study subjects had disabilities. Out of which 9.06% had only Grade 1 and 14.50% had Grade 2 disability. 10.14% of study subjects had sensory impairment in hands, 5.79% had sensory impairment in feet and 2.90% had sensory impairment in both hands and feet. Grade 1 & Grade 2 disability was more common in >60 years of age (32.26%), males (16.67%), unskilled workers (23.63%), Illiterates (21.56%) and lower socio economic status (20.37%). Conclusions: Disability among persons affected by leprosy was more common in geriatric age compared to other age groups. As age increases the number of deformed cases also increased. Deformities were more among male patients, multi bacillary cases, doing unskilled occupations that have more chance of getting injuries and illiterates and poor socio economic group patients. Sensory Impairment was more common in hands compared to feet.

The Factors of the Reading Speed: An Experimental Study

This paper presents an study of socio-demographic factors of reading speed. 533 subjects with different levels of education were involved in the study. It is shown that the reading speed is significantly dependent on the education level and value of daily reading and is not dependent on age or sex. Proposed to use a reading speed as an complementary indicator of the quality of education.

Study of Socio-Demographic Factors among Injured Persons in a District of Western Uttar Pradesh - A Cross Sectional Study

BACKGROUND: are becoming major public health problem worldwide and since India is also passing through a major socio-demographic, epidemiological and technological transition; injuries are coming up as an emerging health problem. OBJECTIVES: To find out prevalence of Injuries and role of socio demographic factors related with injuries. Material and Methods: It is a type of observational study in rural & urban area of Agra district. The area to be surveyed was selected by multistage stratified random sampling technique. A recall period of three months for minor injuries and one year for major injuries or deaths due to injury was used. A total of 4 villages covering 2439 population and in urban area 2 mohalla& 2 slums covering 2410 population were surveyed. Data collected was entered on Fox. Pro (vs 2.6) and analyzed by SPSS (vs. 10). RESULTS: A total of 93 persons in rural and 142 persons in urban had major while 147 peoples in rural and 200 peoples in urban had minor injuries during the recall period. It was found that as the age increases the number of minor injuries increased from 0-35 yrs while decreased after that and maximum major & minor injuries were found in 16-35 yr age group. Regarding socio-economic class maximum injuries both major & minor were found in class IV (lower middle). CONCLUSIONS: Considering the high morbidities due to injuries focusing health education efforts based on local epidemiology and behavioral practices is needed. Key words: Cross sectional study, Socioeconomic status, Language: en

Study of socio-demographic factors among injured persons in a District of Western Uttar Pradesh – A cross sectional study

Study of socio-demographic factors among injured persons in a District of Western Uttar Pradesh – A cross sectional study

Study of Socio-demographic Factors among Re-admitted Psychiatric Patients in relation to their diagnoses in Malaysia.

Objectives: The aim of this study is to find out the demographic, and clinical profile of frequently re-hospitalized psychiatric patients. The study will determine relationship between particular psychiatric illness and recurrent admissions. This study investigates and collects all relevant data to reflect the factual situation in Malaysian population. Methods: Cross sectional study of 250 psychiatric patients with different mental illnesses admitted by Psychiatrist in 6 months duration. Patients were included of age 18 years and above and excluded those who were not conversant either in Malay or English language. The questioner with various demographic aspects was used and clinical data of the participants obtained for statistical analysis. Results: It has been noted that there is a significant association between socio-demographic factors and frequent hospitalization of Psychiatric patients in relation to their diagnoses. Conclusion: Patients with mental illnesses have higher prevalence of readmission. Although treatment facilities are available, environmental factors play a vital role in relapse of mental illness and readmission to the Psychiatric wards.